Jupiter mayor Todd Wodraska & acclaimed golf architect Tom Fazio II
join Vertical Groove golf executives for ribbon cutting ceremony
Boston, MA … January 25, 2017 … Vertical Groove Golf, LLC, the golf industry’s newest original equipment manufacturer, has officially opened the Company’s operating facility, located in Jupiter, Florida. The new facility houses manufacturing, R&D, assembly, shipping/receiving and customer service for the Company’s new Vertical Groove Driver. Jupiter’s Mayor, Todd Wodraska, and acclaimed golf architect Tom Fazio II, joined the Vertical Groove Golf Executive Team for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, January 23rd, 2017.
The Vertical Groove Driver, which conforms to the Rules of Golf, is the only golf club innovation to enter the market featuring vertical groove technology on the club face. The Vertical Groove Driver technology reduces side spin at impact, leading to 40% straighter ball flight on average, while also generating greater energy at impact, resulting in a stronger forward roll and increased driving distance.
The Company recently signed two-time Major Champion & acclaimed long driver, John Daly and defending Sr. PGA Champion, Rocco Mediate as Global Ambassadors, and they will use the Vertical Groove Driver on the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions and other professional events worldwide.
“Response to the launch of our new Vertical Groove Driver has been fantastic and initial orders are now being processed out of our Jupiter facility,” said Jeff Barry, Chief Executive Officer, Vertical Groove Golf, LLC. “Vertical Groove technology will have a major foot print on the golf club market for years to come and we’re thrilled to have operations based in Jupiter, which is a vibrant golf business community.”
Available in both right and left handed models, the 450cc Vertical Groove Driver is offered in 9.5, 10.5 and 12 degree lofts, and features a full range of Aldila premium grade, tour proven aftermarket NV2K series shafts as standard. The available flexes include: 45 gram L (Ladies), 50 gram A (Senior), 55 gram R (Regular), 65 gram S (Stiff) and 65 gram X (Extra-stiff). At a length of 45.75 inches, the Vertical Groove Driver provides an optimum launch angle while maximizing carry distance and ball speed for many players. It is equipped with Golf Pride Tour Velvet grips in standard, midsize and oversize models. Alternative shaft options from Fujikura, Mitsubishi and Aldila will also be available. Suggested retail price of the Vertical Groove Driver is $399.99.
More information on the Vertical Groove Driver is available at www.vertgolf.com or via social media profiles on Facebook and YouTube at Vertical Groove Golf, and @vertgolf on Twitter.
Vertical Groove Golf, LLC
Vertical Groove Golf, LLC is the golf industry’s newest original equipment manufacturer, and the first company to bring to market a golf club with vertical grooves on the club face. Backed by extensive testing from the leading independent testing facility in golf, the driver is proven to deliver better accuracy and greater distance off the tee. Guided by a leadership team comprised of accomplished business executives, and complemented by veteran golf equipment design and marketing experts, the Company’s Headquarters is located in Boston, MA, with its manufacturing facility based in Jupiter, FL. For more information on Vertical Groove Golf, please visit www.vertgolf.com.
Contact:
Jared Minski (jared@mastrocomm.com)
Ari Edelman (aedelman@mastrocomm.com)
Mastro Communications, Inc., @ 732 469-5700
